Occupational medicine
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Occupational medicine · Oct 2019
Workers' recovery from concussions presenting to the emergency department.
The emergency department (ED) is the first point of care for many patients with concussion, and post-concussion syndrome can impact vocational outcomes like successful return to work. Evaluation of concussion in general adult populations is needed. ⋯ Work-related concussions are infrequent; however, most workers who sustain a concussion will miss work, and many return while still experiencing symptoms. Work-related concussion and days of missed work are mainly affected by non-modifiable factors. Workers, employers and the workers' compensation system should take necessary precautions to ensure that workers return to work safely and successfully following a concussion.